At 10:21 AM -0400 6/1/01, Kenneth M. Steele wrote:
>Michael:
>
>I don't think that we are in disagreement. By "professional" I
>meant a career in the arena that represents the profession in
>governmental circles, etc. Many of us are doing what we want to
>do in other areas of psychology, with success, and consider
>ourselves successful. But we are unlikely to be called upon to
>suggest funding priorities or write a friend of the court brief.
>
>I don't disagree with Paul Brandon's characterization of the
>purpose of the Diener letter. My point was that this was a
>pretty weak threat and that one reason it was so weak was that
>Diener could not resign and go to a professional organization of
>similiar influence.
>From one person, it's a weak threat.
If large numbers followed him, it might be real (and make APS a real
alternative).
>My fear is that the current APA is the real psychology of the
>new millenium...
And agreed :-(
* PAUL K. BRANDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] *
* Psychology Dept Minnesota State University, Mankato *
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